Table Of Contents - MTD 02B Series Operator's Manual

To The Owner
Thank You
Thank you for purchasing a Lawn Mower manufactured by MTD.
It was carefully engineered to provide excellent performance
when properly operated and maintained.
Please read this entire manual prior to operating the equipment.
It instructs you how to safely and easily set up, operate and
maintain your machine. Please be sure that you, and any other
persons who will operate the machine, carefully follow the
recommended safety practices at all times. Failure to do so could
result in personal injury or property damage.
All information in this manual is relative to the most recent
product information available at the time of printing. Review
this manual frequently to familiarize yourself with the machine,
its features and operation. Please be aware that this Operator's
Manual may cover a range of product specifications for various
models. Characteristics and features discussed and/or illustrated
in this manual may not be applicable to all models. We reserve

Table of Contents

Safe Operation Practices ........................................ 3
Assembly & Set-Up .................................................. 9
Controls & Features ................................................12
Operation ................................................................13
Maintenance & Adjustment .................................14
Service .....................................................................15
Record Product Information
Before setting up and operating your new equipment, please
locate the model plate on the equipment and record the
information in the provided area to the right. You can locate the
model plate by standing at the operator's position and looking
down at the rear of the deck. This information will be necessary,
should you seek technical support via our web site, Customer
Support Department, or with a local authorized service dealer.
Customer Support
Please do NOT return the machine to the retailer or dealer without first contacting the Customer Support Department.
If you have difficulty assembling this product, have questions regarding the controls, operation, or maintenance of this machine, want
to order replacement parts/attachments/accessories, or want to view an online How-To video; you can seek help from the experts. Have
your full model number and serial number ready. Choose from the options below:
Web: www.mtdproducts.com/equipment/mtdproducts
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◊ Phone: (800) 800-7310
◊ Mail: MTD LLC • P.O. Box 361131 • Cleveland, OH • 44136-0019
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the right to change product specifications, designs and
equipment without notice and without incurring obligation.
If you have any problems or questions concerning the machine,
phone your local authorized MTD service dealer or contact us
directly. MTD's Customer Support telephone numbers, website
address and mailing address can be found on this page. We want
to ensure your complete satisfaction at all times.
Throughout this manual, all references to right and left side of the
machine are observed from the operating position.
The engine manufacturer is responsible for all engine-related
issues with regards to performance, power-rating, specifications,
warranty and service. Please refer to the engine manufacturer's
Owner's/Operator's Manual, packed separately with your
machine, for more information.
Troubleshooting .....................................................16
Replacement Parts .................................................17
Attachments & Accessories ...................................18
Warranty ................................................................ 20
Spanish ....................................................................21
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